How much does a veterinarian make in New York?
$156,200a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $75.07 an hour or $13,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $75.07
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 3,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $101,500Median: $156,200Highest 10%: $293,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,500 | $48.77 | |
| 25th | $123,500 | $59.37 | |
| Median | $156,200 | $75.07 | |
| 75th | $204,100 | $98.12 | |
| 90th | $293,800 | $141.25 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| Ithaca, NY | $131,900 |
| Albany, NY | $131,700 |
| Rochester, NY | $127,600 |
| Buffalo, NY | $127,500 |
| Utica, NY | $126,300 |
| Syracuse, NY | $124,400 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $122,900 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $492,200 |
| Radiologist | $465,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $460,800 |
| Surgeon | $400,000 |
| Dermatologist | $374,000 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $342,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $329,800 |
| Physician | $327,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $321,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $75.07 ($156,200 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $156,200 against $130,100 nationally, 20% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $131,800, so New York pays 18% more.
Where does New York rank for veterinarian pay?
31 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $101,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $293,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.